Betty Charon, age 81, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2023, at Mayo Clinic Hospital - St. Mary's campus in Rochester, MN, with her family by her side. Betty was born on January 6, 1942, to Melvin and Cristel (Jacobson) Peterson near Park Rapids. She graduated from Bemidji High School. Betty was a beautiful person inside and out. Her presence enveloped those near her into a space of comfort and love.

Milward Simonson, 95, of Hayfield, MN passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield.

Lorraine Evelyn Ness, age 93, of Kasson, MN, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 10, 2023, at Field Crest Care Center in Hayfield.
Lorraine was born on March 19, 1930, to Harvey and Berdina (Ohm) Boysen in Mower County. She attended country schools in both Mower and Dodge Counties and Hayfield High School in Hayfield.

Marilyn Rose Selma Kroll, 86, of Austin, MN passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, at the Cedars of Austin in Austin.

John Hutchinson of Dodge Center, MN passed away peacefully amidst his loving family in Rochester on Thursday, September 28th at Rochester East Health Services. His passing occurred after a long battle with several chronic illnesses.

Martha Lavaine Beaver, 97, of Hayfield MN passed away Thursday, October 5, 2023, at Mayo Clinic St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester, with family by her side.